Simon Cowell: Well End Up 20 Million Audiences For That X Factor

First Released: October 3, 2011 11:03 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption X-Factor judge Simon Cowell seems around the Tonight Show With Jay Leno at NBC Galleries in Burbank, Calif., on September 19, 2011 Simon Cowell informs Access Hollywood he was misinterpreted when he told a trade magazine hed contemplate it a disappointment when the X Factor didnt pull in 20 million audiences on its first outing on FOX. Which was a small misunderstanding. I wasnt saying I would like 20 million for that first episode. I stated we wanna hit 20 million, Simon told Access, trying to cast a brand new light on his previous comments towards the Hollywood Reporter. Obviously that went there and that i thought, I've really opened up my large mouth here because anything now under 20 is really a disaster, he added. Around people would like you to achieve success, theres a lot of people who would like you to fail and that i required a little within the neck that first day. Simon did, however, tell Access he forecasts The X Factor will attract 20 million audiences sooner or later. I do think over time, because In my opinion within the show were gonna hit individuals amounts, he told Access. Youve gotta remember this can be a new show, he added. Additionally to leaving comments on individuals number forecasts, Simon also offered an additional description of the items D.O.A., that they lately combined with L.A. Reid throughout the audition models, means. We make use of this expression on the program D.O.A. Accurate Arrival. Anybody younger than 21 whos cute, whos got talent [and it is] female [is] not gonna cope with, he stated, mentioning as to the he and L.A. say between themselves when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger veto a lady contestant. The X Factor returns because of its third week of episodes on Wednesday at 8/7 on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.